Dislocations, Arthiritis, Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dislocation
A
Bone shifted out of position
Ligaments may be stretched or turned
2
Q
What is Osteoporosis
A
-a disease in which the spaces in the bone get larger
-can be prevented by creating high bone density in childhood
3
Q
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
A
An auto-immune response which tricks the body into destroying the synovial membranes
4
Q
What is Osteoarthritis
A
Joint inflammation caused by the west and tear of joint tissues
(Affects 85% of the population)
